
The Socialist Manifesto
The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality
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Benjamin Isaac
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Bhaskar Sunkara
From one of the most prominent voices on the American left, a galvanizing argument for why we need socialism in the United States today.
The success of Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign revived a political idea many had thought dead. But what exactly is socialism? And what would a socialist system in America look like?
In The Socialist Manifesto, Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism's history since the mid-1800s and presents a realistic vision for its future. The editor of Jacobin Magazine, Sunkara shows that socialism, though often seen primarily as an economic system, in fact offers the means to fight all forms of oppression, including racism and sexism. The ultimate goal is not Soviet-style planning, but to win rights to health care, education, and housing and to create new democratic institutions in workplaces and communities.
A primer on socialism for the 21st century, this is an audiobook for anyone seeking an end to the vast inequities of our age.
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Critic reviews
"A smartly composed overture to non-socialists, illuminating both the movement's history and potential for those who may doubt, worry about, or even hate what they understand as 'socialism.'...Sunkara's vision is thrillingly non-utopian...He writes with clarity and light-heartedness...emphasis[ing] how socialism enables greater choice, leaves markets intact, is about participation and democracy, is created through reform, and is ultimately about freedom."—New Statesman
"An exciting and accessible text for young socialists attempting to forge a new political path into the 21st Century...With millions of youth flocking to socialist ideas and with politicians such as Bernie Sanders, Jeremy Corbyn, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the charge, Bhaskar Sunkara makes a convincing case that this time around we just might get it right."—In These Times
"Smart...A bright, energetic, and politically sophisticated millennial, Sunkara clearly believes that now is the time for such a book...The Socialist Manifesto helps to explain...resurgent socialism, and this is a good thing."—Los Angeles Review ofBooks"
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One of the BEST books on the left I've found!
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Insightful Look
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great into to history and concepts of Socialism
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Good, but agree with reviews saying it is mostly history
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Good book
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Overstated the achievements and understated the death tolls.
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It also offers an incredibly modern application to a real world market we see today. It doesnt just talk about a new socialism, it adapts and applies itself to easily digestible real world scenarios. Absolute must read for any leftist or anyone wondering why the hell socialism is back all of a sudden.
On the fence? GET IT
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Phenomenal research
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The history section of the book can get a little dry, but not dry enough for me to tune out.
Practical and interesting
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Worth the listen.
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